Award

MRC LMB & ARES Lift Maintenance

UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Aug 2025 at 13:05

Award

09 Jul 2025 at 11:05

Tender

24 Apr 2025 at 15:05

Summary of the contracting process

UK Research & Innovation has concluded a procurement process for lift maintenance services at the MRC LMB & ARES building, located in Swindon, United Kingdom. The procurement followed an open procedure, culminating in the award stage on 6th June 2025. The contract, valued at £229,193.05, runs from 10th July 2025 to 30th June 2027, with potential extensions available up to 2030. This tender is categorised under lift-maintenance services and falls within the region UKH12. The successful supplier is Cambridge Lifts Limited, indicating the process specifically sought bids from qualified service providers in this sector.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in lift-maintenance services to expand their clientele and secure long-term contracts through public sector engagements. Given the open procedure and the awarded contract to an SME, companies of similar size with expertise in lift maintenance could position themselves favourably for similar opportunities. The open procurement method encourages competition and transparency, allowing diverse businesses to partake and potentially benefit from future contracts, especially in regions focused on public research and innovation facilities. Such opportunities are well-suited for SMEs aiming to strengthen their market presence and establish lasting relations with government bodies.

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Notice Title

MRC LMB & ARES Lift Maintenance

Notice Description

Provision of lift servicing at the MRC LMB & ARES building To view this notice, please click here: https://ukri.delta-esourcing.com/delta/viewNotice.html?noticeId=973821900

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: UKRI retains the option to extend this contract by up to three years in single-year increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050728
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049154-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50750000 - Lift-maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£190,994 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£190,994 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
9 Jul 2025 - 30 Jun 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UK RESEARCH & INNOVATION
Contact Name
Procurement Manager MRC
Contact Email
mrcprocurement@ukri.org
Contact Phone
01793442000

Buyer Location

Locality
SWINDON
Postcode
SN2 1FL
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
TLH12 Cambridgeshire CC

Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Rodbourne Cheney
Westminster Constituency
Swindon North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAMBRIDGE LIFTS

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